As frigid temperatures descend upon our planet, chilliness attempts to seize your digits and render them useless. Thwart the attempts of Old Man Winter and grab a pair of these top eight gloves for 2014.

Gearing up for a winter of the most wicked weather, the Dakine Titan Glove rules the mountain with an iron fist. Crazy toasty and massively rugged, these hand huggers deliver protection from your fingertips well past your wrist. A Gore-Tex membrane flexes the peak of waterproofing and breathability powers. If you are serious about performance, punch winter in the face with the Dakine Titan Glove.

Do your best not to be frightened by the intimidating talents of the Burton Gore-Tex Gloves. They are all jacked up on genuine leather and Dryride 2L Durashell material to make them the toughest swingin’ thugs on the hill. A Gnar Guard palm with an ergonomic fit is primed to make all the meanest grabs in the book. Hang tight with the Burton Gore-Tex Gloves.

Bow to the warming powers of the POW Royal GTX Gloves. A shell constructed with water repellant goatskin leather maximizes dexterity and amps up durability while a Gore-Tex membrane is fully weatherproof. Thinsulation provides toastiness without bulkiness, and the fur-lined cuff of the Royal cuddles your wrist ever so softly.

Renowned for their legendary on-hill expertise, the Hestra XCR Short Gloves never know when to stop. Boasting a ridiculous warmth to weight ratio, this pair can sucker punch a Yeti and get away with it. Constructed with an Eagle Grip pre curved design, the Hestra XCR Short Gloves enable you to manhandle every challenge the mountain throws your way.

The Black Diamond Crag Gloves deliver plenty of protection while never sacrificing dexterity, so your fingers remain fully able to perform even in unfriendly conditions. Impressively breathable stretch-mesh combines forces with synthetic leather to increase toughness and utility while providing you with loads of grip and comfort. Get business dealt with thanks to the Black Diamond Crag Gloves.

Use your touch screen device and keep your fingers warm at the same time with the Marmot Connect Gloves. Browse, text, and fling some unhappy birds with this pair made from stretch fleece that keeps you toasty and functional on the fly. Infused with technology and built upon durability, the Connect Gloves deserve a high five.

Speaking of super high tech hand huggers, the SmartWool PhD Hyfi Training Glove lets you tickle your device all while staying toasty. Go for a run, ride your bike, or bust out a hike in comfort, but retain the ability to text, look up directions, and find a place to chow some dinner. Stay in touch and stay cozy with the SmartWol PhD Hyfi Training Glove.

When cold weather strikes, whip out The North Face Apex Glove and show winter what’s up. Equipped with an Apex ClimateBlock DWR finish for the ultimate in waterproofing, nothing can stand in your way as you backhand bad conditions. Strategically placed silicone grippers won’t let anything escape your grasp. Attain the pinnacle of hand wear perfection with the Apex.

Take your pick of these top gloves and make your hands happy this winter.